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St. Josemaria Escriva & St. John Vianney
3 november 2026 · 31 min
Why did St. Josemaria choose St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, as an intercessor for Opus Dei? Lees meer
In this meditation, Msgr. Martin Schlag explores the spiritual friendship between these two saints and the profound lessons St. John Vianney offers us about priesthood, fatherhood, and the transforming mercy of Christ.
Despite the wounds he carried, St. John Vianney allowed the love of Jesus, especially through devotion to His Sacred Heart, to transform his suffering into a source of love and mercy for others. The man who had experienced rejection became a spiritual father to countless souls.
His example invites us to bring our own wounds to the Heart of Christ and allow His grace to transform them, too.
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
Does my attitude towards priests reflect the Christian virtues of reverence, understanding, and hope?
How do I react to the Sacrament of Confession?
How could I support my local pastor better? What about my local bishop?
How can I allow the wounds of Christ to be a source of mercy and love for me?
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The Luminous Mysteries: Contemplating the Holy Rosary
27 oktober 2026 · 20 min
In the final meditation of our series, “Contemplating the Holy Rosary”, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha explains how each of the Luminous Mysteries shines a light on how God comes to accompany us in our daily needs. By these “lights”, we can better see and dwell upon His unending love. Lees meer
Fr. Donncha invites us to renew our love for the world each time we pray the Luminous Mysteries as they speak to St. Josemaria’s teaching of raising up the material to the divine: “There is something holy, something divine, hidden in the most ordinary circumstances, and it is up to each one of you to discover it” (Conversations, no. 114).
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
Baptism of Our Lord: What in my heart is incompatible with the love of Christ?
Wedding at Cana: Following Mary’s example, how can I grow in faith and trust in Jesus?
Proclamation of the Kingdom: What challenge in my life today am I inclined to avoid that I should instead more fully rely on the grace of Christ for support?
Transfiguration: How can I make more room for prayer and silence in my life so that I can recognize Christ in the ordinary, seemingly mundane, things of my life.
Institution of the Eucharist: How can I deepen my love for Jesus and become a more Eucharistic soul?
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The Sorrowful Mysteries: Contemplating the Holy Rosary
20 oktober 2026 · 20 min
In this meditation, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha leads us to contemplate the love of the heart of Christ by referencing these words that St. Josemaria wrote for the fourteenth station of his Way of the Cross: "An inexhaustible source of life is the Passion of Jesus. Sometimes we renew the joyous impulse that took Our Lord to Jerusalem. Other times, the pain of the agony which ended on Calvary… Or the glory of his triumph over death and sin. But always!, the love — joyful, sorrowful, glorious — of the Heart of Jesus Christ” (14th station, commentary no. 3). Lees meer
St. Josemaria himself entered into the wounds of Christ to find respite in that Heart and to dwell on how much God loves each of us. And Fr. Donncha shows us how to follow that same path, by way of the Rosary and by way of the Eucharist. Fr. Donncha concludes: "It is in the self-giving love of Jesus Christ that we discover, that we touch, as it were, that God is love."
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
Christ's Agony in the Garden: Let us consider that Love becomes flesh.
Christ's Scourging: Let us consider that Love becomes wounds.
Christ's Crowning with Thorns: Let us consider that Love becomes passion.
Christ's Carrying of His Cross: Let us consider that Love goes towards the Resurrection.
Christ's Crucifixion: Let us consider that God is Love, and that God is Love for me.
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The Glorious Mysteries: Contemplating the Holy Rosary
13 oktober 2026 · 20 min
In this meditation, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha continues our series on the holy Rosary with a reflection on the glorious mysteries which provide us reason for greater trust in God for our apostolic mission. Our attempts to share the life and love of Christ are fruitful because the Risen Lord is the one who bears fruit, having overcome the tomb. Lees meer
Referencing Scripture and the writings of St. Josemaria, Fr. Donncha leads us in petitionary prayer, asking God to grant us greater confidence and trust in Him. Furthermore, the repeated experiences with our own weaknesses remind us to turn to the aid of Our Lady, just as the first Apostles did. We can turn to through the Rosary, which helps center us on Christ, regardless of how distracted we may become.
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
Resurrection: Can I use my imagination to picture the first time Mary saw Jesus after his Resurrection? Do I have faith that enduring joy comes from meeting Jesus, the Risen Lord, repeatedly in my own life?
Ascension: Can I hear the voice of Jesus tell me to 'go out and preach to all nations'? Does this fill me with greater confidence for my apostolic mission, a divine confidence that helps me to get past any feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of mission?
Descent of the Holy Spirit: Do I ever take myself and my mistakes too seriously to depend on the action of the Holy Spirit in my day-to-day life? How does the Holy Spirit fill me with greater confidence for my apostolic mission, a divine confidence that helps me to get past any feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of mission?
Assumption of Mary: Do I view apostolate fundamentally as loving people?, If not, how could Mary, my mother, help me to refocus my vision today, so I can draw closer to those people around me?
Coronation of Mary: What areas of my life can I entrust to Mary, assured that she is interceding for me from Heaven?
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The Joyful Mysteries: Contemplating the Holy Rosary
6 oktober 2026 · 20 min
In this meditation, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha invites us to enter into each scene of the Joyful Mysteries through the eyes of the Blessed Mother. Lees meer
Drawing inspiration from St. Josemaria’s meditations on the Holy Rosary, Fr. Donncha connects these mysteries of the life of Christ to His work in our lives today: “[St. Josemaria call us] to be contemplatives in the middle of the world... that we live with the awareness that we are loved as beloved children of God. That you, Lord, in your incredible love, have come into our world, and you continue to come into our world... The Lord doesn’t stop coming to us, and therefore, ‘many great things depend—don’t forget it—on whether you and I live our lives as God wants’ (The Way, no. 755). Our lives can be beautiful and fruitful, and truly human and truly humanizing, to the extent that we embrace the Lord who comes towards us.”
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
Annunciation: How can I lean more on the Blessed Mother, that she teaches me to pronounce a heartfelt 'yes' in response to God's will for me?
Visitation: What can I learn from St. Elizabeth and St. John the Baptist about how I could respond to Our Lord choosing to come so close to me?
Nativity: How could I respond with more humility, patience ,and gentleness to this God, who comes to me as such a little child?
Presentation: How shall I welcome Our Lord so that my life too is transformed, just like the lives of Anna and Simeon that had a 'before' and an 'after' to meeting Our Lord?
Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple: The learned scholars respond to Christ's presence by spending 'overtime' with Him—and what about my response and my time?
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From Dire Straits to Hope
29 september 2026 · 27 min
In this meditation, Fr. Leo Austin draws upon lessons from Scripture as he encourages us to pray for the grace to take better advantage of difficulties and darkness in order to develop a deeper interior life. This movement from discouragement to hope occurs especially in the faculty of our memory, when we process our own reactions in our personal conversation with God. Lees meer
As St. Josemaria wrote in The Forge, no.158: "When our vision is clouded, when our eyes have lost their clarity, we need to go to the light. And Jesus Christ has told us that he is the Light of the world and that he has come to heal the sick.—That is why your weaknesses and your falls — when God allows them—should not separate you from Christ, but rather draw you closer to him!"
PAUSE AND REFLECT:
How did I react in a past moment of difficulty or darkness? How could I turn more quickly to Christ's light next time?
How do I use my memory in my conversations with God, to pass my past reactions through the heart of Christ so that he can purify me?
Do I feel spiritually stuck in any way–in my social life or professional life, or by facing my limitations–and how could I instead take this as an opportunity for growth?
Do I hear myself when I voice discouragement? How can I also hear, perhaps in louder volume, the voice of Jesus Christ telling me to lean more on His grace?
What are the “false shelters” under which I tend to hide?
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A Spectacular Light
22 september 2026 · 30 min
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio brings to life several stories from the life of St. Josemaria, including the footprints in the snow that helped him recognize his vocation and the founding of Opus Dei on October 2, 1928. Fr. Peter helps us consider the importance of being a contemplative soul in the midst of our occupation so that we can bear witness to the love of Christ in all we say and do. Lees meer
PAUSE & REFLECT:
Could I become a more ready apostolic instrument for the Holy Spirit to spread the blaze of Jesus Christ in and through my life?
Am I at risk of becoming worldly, and if so, what am I going to do about becoming a more contemplative soul?
What if I were to entrust myself and my resolutions from this time of prayer to my guardian angel?
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Seven Lessons About Love: The Seven Sorrows of Mary
15 september 2026 · 31 min
In this meditation, we invite you to pray alongside Msgr. Martin Schlag and, following the advice of St. Josemaria, repeat his heartfelt petitions to Mary under the invocation of Our Lady of Sorrows. Lees meer
By contemplating Mary's heart, we can learn to:
let God strengthen my faith when I find myself at the foot of the Cross;
pronounce a 'fiat' to God when He is asking something of me that's not what I want;
stand loyally by the side of Christ when I feel lonely, abandoned, or just plain tired.
Speaking about the heart of Mary, Msgr. Schlag leads us in meditation on Scripture, through a personal examination, and into contemplation by speaking directly to our Blessed Mother.
He explains: "The sword pierces a heart that loves Jesus, and in Jesus, loves all of us. So, Saint Josemaria goes so far as to connect Mary's sorrow with these words of Jesus: “Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
Mary's suffering is not pointless or sterile. She suffers with Christ and for souls—for us—and is united with the redemptive love of her Son.
PAUSE & REFLECT:
How do I receive suffering? Am I afraid of pain?
What barriers in my life prevent me from accepting the cross with faith?
How can my suffering lead me into to a deeper love of God?
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Turning from Cynicism to Contemplation
8 september 2026 · 32 min
In this meditation, Fr. Marty Miller draws out lessons about becoming contemplatives in the middle of the world by looking at our similarities to the lives of the Apostles. Their active lifestyles highlight three key elements for us to maintain a contemplative spirit amid our everyday duties: Lees meer
1) our love for creation can grow to extend to the stark realities of modern life;
2) our willingness to struggle can get us through the tough spots of the road if we take them as reminders of the importance of the contemplative spirit;
3) our constant connection with Our Lord, that He himself maintains, can keep us oriented towards Him no matter what.
The saintly Apostles were not monks; rather their ministry demanded that they support themselves with work. And, the lives of so many saints show us that contemplation is compatible with facing great challenges. For us, too, the realities of our lives in the middle of the world should be content for our dialogue with God. In this way, we can trust that He has placed us in this world, with our life's challenges, for a reason, and the reason is always our sanctification.
PAUSE & REFLECT:
Have I become cynical about some aspect of contemporary life? If so, how could I lean more on God, to allow him to heal me?
How could the lives of the saints, of a particular saint perhaps, help me to put my troubles in perspective and to realize that God is always by my side?
What is going on in my life right now that could and should be content for my next conversation with God?
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Framing the Academic Year as a time of Grace
1 september 2026 · 19 min
In this meditation, Fr. Eric Nicolai leads our imaginations from Sacred Scripture to the lakeside of eastern Ontario to the university campus where St. Josemaria famously proclaimed: "[God] waits for us every day, in the laboratory, in the operating theatre, in the army barracks, in the university chair, in the factory, in the workshop, in the fields, in the home and in all the immense panorama of work. Understand this well: there is something holy, something divine, hidden in the most ordinary situations, and it is up to each one of you to discover it." (Passionately Loving the World, no. 114) Lees meer
Although St. Josemaria delivered that homily in 1967, the words ring just as true for us today, at the start of this new academic year. In this timely meditation, Fr. Eric prompts us to take on our apostolic mission with as much enthusiasm as St. Josemaria.
He explains: "Let us feel ourselves now to be on a mission this year, to truly be protagonists in bringing the love of God wherever we are. And the university campus, the university buildings, they certainly need the love of God, the joy of being servants of God. The world needs all that love that we put into our studies... The apostolate that we will engage in as we meet people that maybe are distant from God and that maybe haven't had the grace to receive the formation, the knowledge of the faith that we have."
PAUSE & REFLECT:
What repeated tasks, such as turning on a computer or making my bed, can remind me to say short little prayers to God?
Do I see my desk as an altar upon which to offer my work to God, in union with the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus?
What might help me to maintain–or regain–my enthusiasm for my studies and work?
Am I entrusting myself to the Holy Spirit, so that God can reach others through my friendships this year?
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Heading Home (Rebroadcast)
25 augustus 2026 · 22 min
In this podcast, Msgr. Fred Dolan examines three critical players in our spiritual life: the intellect, will, and heart. He offers a view of our life as a “journey back home,” relating the perilous journey in Homer’s Odyssey as a way of understanding the dangers confronting the Christian life in the modern world. Lees meer
“What a shame it would be,” he says, “to allow our day, our life, to be shipwrecked by the sirens of YouTube, a Netflix series, or Tik Tok.” Ultimately, Odysseus and his crew made it home because they knew the sirens were a “deadly menace,” and they did everything in their power to overcome them.
If we form our intellect, will, and heart, giving each faculty its proper place, we too will overcome the obstacles that assail us on our journey Home. And we must totally commit to our destination: with all the power of our intellect, the strength of our will, and the passion of our heart.
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Time for a Spiritual Health Check-Up? (Rebroadcast)
18 augustus 2026 · 27 min
In this podcast, Fr. Eric Nicolai leads us in a time of reflection and prayer to check up on our spiritual health. He explains that when we are spiritually healthy, we are grateful and cheerful. But when we are not, even the smallest thing drives us crazy. Lees meer
All those times when we're kind of irritable, restless, disconcerted, really worried about how things are going to turn out, what people might say, that's a sign we need a checkup and we need to get more spiritually healthy.
Our spiritual health will come, he explains, if we are men and women of prayer; if we are men and women who turn prayer into a real dialogue with God. Prayer puts us in contact with God, with our purpose and meaning, and therefore has the profound effect of giving us hope. There is nothing more essential for us than hope, to live by hope. We can't really live without hope. We can't even pray without hope.
The hope that comes from our prayer is also a reminder that we're never alone-- that's how some of the great saints survived. Prayer doesn't have to be a super perfect, forceful, or calm concentration. Prayer is a correspondence and dialogue with Our Lord.
As St. Josemaria Escriva says, “Prayer is the most powerful weapon a Christian has. Prayer must make us effective. Prayer must make us happy. Prayer gives us all the strength we need to fulfill God's commands" (The Forge, no. 439).
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Rising with Mary: The Assumption of Our Blessed Mother (Rebroadcast)
11 augustus 2026 · 29 min
In our meditation of the week, Fr. Javier del Castillo reflects on the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and how she helps us to rise up to Heaven in our daily lives. For St. Josemaria, the Assumption or the Dormition of Our Lady played a vital role in his life as a young boy in Barbastro, Spain. St. Josemaria’s devotion to Our Lady became so great that he wished to “rise up” to Heaven with Mary by clinging to the tassel of her cloak in an effort to bring a piece of Heaven to Earth. Lees meer
Fr. Javier invites us to look to Mary who teaches us that the essence of bringing Heaven to Earth lies in our ability to rise above challenges and adversities. By following her example, we can forgive even the unforgivable, serve others selflessly, and rise above our own tiredness and hardships. Mary's life exemplifies humility and the power of faith, showing us how to bring Christ's presence into our daily actions. As we emulate Mary's virtues and focus on the needs of others, we can transform our lives and actions, creating a piece of Heaven on Earth.
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Refueling for Charity (Rebroadcast)
4 augustus 2026 · 20 min
In today’s podcast, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the charity of God as “fuel” that enables us to seek holiness in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Our receptivity to God’s grace increases as we continue to strengthen our relationship with him through prayer and the sacraments. The grace we receive fills our life and will overflow into our relationships with one another, leading those we encounter closer to Christ. Lees meer
As St. Josemaria explains: “Charity is not something we ourselves build up. It invades us along with God’s grace, ‘because he has loved us first’. We would do well to fill, to saturate ourselves with this most beautiful truth: ‘If we are able to love God, it is because we have been loved by God.’ Ask God boldly for this treasure, for the supernatural virtue of charity, so that you may practice it even in the smallest details” (Friends of God, no. 229).
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Responding to the Father's Love | Getting to Know God, Part 3
28 juli 2026 · 31 min
In this final meditation of our 3-part series on St. Josemaria's homily, Getting to Know God, Msgr. Martin Schlag reminds us that to truly know God is to love him more deeply. As we grow in friendship with Christ and recognize ourselves as beloved children of the Father, we are invited to become contemplatives in the midst of our daily lives, allowing God's love to transform every thought, action, and relationship. Lees meer
Msgr. Schlag encourages us to establish a spiritual plan of life to deepen our prayer and to respond generously to the Father by loving him above all things.
Listen and reflect on:
Growing in friendship with God
Loving God with an undivided heart
Holiness through daily fidelity
Responding to the Father's love
Establishing a spiritual plan of life
Read the full text of St. Josemaria’s homily, “Getting to Know God”, online here.
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Learning to Love God | Getting to Know God, Part 2
21 juli 2026 · 28 min
In this second meditation of our series on St. Josemaria's homily, Getting to Know God, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on St. Josemaria's invitation to move beyond simply knowing about God to truly knowing him through prayer, recollection, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As our relationship with God deepens, we begin to see the world, and ourselves, through his eyes. Lees meer
Fr. Eric encourages us to cultivate a faithful interior life, remain attentive to God's presence throughout the day, and grow in the loving friendship that is at the heart of the Christian life.
Listen and reflect on:
Growing in friendship with God
The gift of prayer
The Holy Spirit's guidance
Living in God's presence
Deepening the interior life
Read the full text of St. Josemaria’s homily, “Getting to Know God”, online here.
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Knowing God as Father | Getting to Know God, Part 1
14 juli 2026 · 14 min
In this first meditation of our three-part series on St. Josemaria's homily Getting to Know God, Msgr. Fred Dolan invites us to rediscover the foundational truth of the Christian life, that we are beloved children of God. As St. Josemaria reminds us, “We are children of God and we can talk things over with him and spend time with him, just as trustingly as a son does with his father” (Friends of God, no. 145). Lees meer
Msgr. Dolan invites us to pray with the simplicity of spiritual childhood, entrust our worries to the Father, and rediscover the peace that comes from living as his beloved sons and daughters.
Listen and reflect on:
Becoming like little children before God
The Father's faithful love
Trust over anxiety
Prayer rooted in confidence
Remembering who we are in Christ
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The Sanctification of Human Love
7 juli 2026 · 33 min
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on God's plan for human love and the vocation of marriage as a reflection of Christ's love for his Church. Drawing from Scripture and the example of the Holy Family, we are reminded that authentic love is rooted in self-giving, sustained by grace, and centered on Jesus Christ. Lees meer
Fr. Peter invites us to renew our commitment to loving others out of love for Christ, to cultivate friendships and family life rooted in prayer, and to seek the spirit of Nazareth in our daily lives.
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God's plan for human love
Marriage as a reflection of Christ's love
The Holy Family as our model
Self-giving and sacrificial love
Keeping Christ at the center of every vocation
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Martyrs of the Ordinary
30 juni 2026 · 34 min
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the witness of the early Christian martyrs, whose courage and fidelity helped spread the faith throughout the world. While most Christians today are not called to shed their blood for Christ, we are all called to be martyrs in the original sense of the word: witnesses who make Jesus Christ present through our lives. Lees meer
Drawing from the teachings of St. Josemaría Escriva, Fr. Peter invites us to embrace the "martyrdom of the ordinary" through daily self-giving, fidelity in prayer, and love for those around us.
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The witness of the early Christian martyrs
The meaning of martyrdom today
Daily self-giving and sacrifice
Making Christ present through ordinary life
Love as the mark of a disciple
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“What Is It, O Jesus, You Want of Me?”
23 juni 2026 · 23 min
In this meditation for the feast of St. Josemaria Escriva, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects personal freedom as the capacity to love. Drawing upon a simple aspiration St. Josemaria learned as a child— “Yours am I, I was born for thee. What is it, O Jesus, you want of me?”—Fr. Donncha explains how St. Josemaria’s spirituality was shaped by a docility to the Holy Spirit which allowed him to see that ordinary Christians can become saints through their daily work, relationships, and responsibilities. Lees meer
Through prayer and reflection, we are encouraged to deepen our awareness of our identity as children of God and to discover new ways of loving and serving him in the ordinary circumstances of life.
Listen and reflect on:
Our identity as beloved children of God
Holiness in ordinary life
The sanctification of work
Freedom fulfilled through love
Sharing the spirit of St. Josemaría with others
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The Gift of Interior Peace
16 juni 2026 · 12 min
In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the anxieties and distractions that often disturb our peace. Through the Gospel account of Jesus calming the storm, we are reminded that true security comes not from controlling our circumstances, but from trusting in Our Lord who remains with us in every trial. Lees meer
Msgr. Dolan invites us to slow down, focus on what is truly important, and develop habits of prayer and recollection that help us remain calm in the midst of life's challenges.
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Facing anxiety with faith
The importance of a Plan of Life
Remaining present in daily life
Finding peace amid distractions
Trusting Christ in difficult moments
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The Sacred Heart: An Infinite Treasure of Love (Rebroadcast)
9 juni 2026 · 32 min
In preparation for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the Sacred Heart as an infinite treasure of love and mercy through which we come to know how much we are loved by God. We are invited to bring the truths of the Sacred Heart into our daily life for it is through this devotion which we can find the strength to withstand temptation and bear our cross, find hope amid discouragement, and find courage to evangelize no matter the circumstances. Lees meer
As we participate in the treasures of Jesus’ heart, we are able to draw upon the grace of Christ and in turn become transmitters of the love of Christ to those hearts that are empty of meaning, of hope, and of consolation.
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Behold, I Am With You (Rebroadcast)
2 juni 2026 · 30 min
In this week’s podcast, Fr. Leo Agustina shares a reflection on the treasure of Christ, present in the Eucharist, and how we can become a living tabernacle in the world today. Fr. Leo draws our attention to the moments prior to the Ascension as Christ shares with his disciples the Great Commission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, … teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age” (Mt 28:19-20). Lees meer
This powerful message is an invitation from Christ to participate in his salvific work, drawing all men and women toward Heaven. Christ humbles himself to become bread so that he may dwell fully within us, as a living tabernacle, and gives us the opportunity to participate more fully in his mission to share the gift of faith with future generations to come.
As you pause and reflect today, how will you continue to mold your life of faith and prayer to draw closer to our Eucharistic Lord?
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Our Lady and the Mystery of the Holy Trinity
26 mei 2026 · 32 min
In this meditation, Msgr. Martin Schlag reflects on the relationship between Our Lady and the Holy Trinity, reminding us that she is a path to deeper union with God. Lees meer
Drawing upon the teachings of St. Josemaria, Msgr. Schlag encourages us in our prayer and conversation with God to be open to the transforming presence of the Trinity is all aspects of our life.
Listen and reflect on:
The example of the earthly trinity: the Holy Family
Mary as a guide to deeper prayer
Trusting God with simplicity
The Trinity present in daily life
Beginning again with peace and confidence
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The Time of Fulfillment
19 mei 2026 · 30 min
In this meditation for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on the transforming power of the Holy Spirit and the call to deeper interior conversion. Like the Apostles, we are invited to open our hearts to God and allow his grace to shape our desires, choices, and way of life. Lees meer
Listen and reflect on:
Examining the deeper motives of the heart
Recognizing unhealthy attachments and desires
The role of grace in personal transformation
Growing in emotional and spiritual maturity
Trusting God’s patience and mercy
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St. Josemaria Escriva: A Pilgrim at Fatima
12 mei 2026 · 32 min
St. Josemaria made many Marian pilgrimages throughout his lifetime, seeking Our Lady’s intercession for his continual conversion and of the whole world. Today’s meditation commemorates in a special way St. Josemaria’s pilgrimages to Fatima and his personal friendship with Sister Lucia, one of the visionaries of the apparition. Lees meer
Fr. Marty Miller offers a brief historical account of St. Josemaria at Fatima and reflects on the message of Our Lady calling us to deeper prayer, conversion, and love for God.
Listen and reflect on:
The message of Our Lady of Fatima
The call to prayer and daily conversion
Offering sacrifice in reparation
Trusting in God through Mary
Living the message of Fatima today
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Learning Trust with Blessed Alvaro del Portillo
5 mei 2026 · 35 min
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the spirit of filial trust he witnessed in Blessed Alvaro del Portillo, shaped in large part by his closeness to St. Josemaría. Through that relationship, Blessed Alvaro learned to see God truly as Father and to entrust everything to him with serenity and faith. Lees meer
Fr. Peter encourages us to deepen our own trust in God, learning from the example of the saints to live with greater confidence and interior peace.
Listen and reflect on:
Lessons from Blessed Álvaro
His unity with St. Josemaría
Living with peace amid uncertainty
Developing a simple and confident prayer life
Imitating the virtues of the saints
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Catherine of Siena: The Saint Who Fought Division
28 april 2026 · 30 min
In this meditation, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on the life and witness of St. Catherine of Siena, whose courageous love for the Church and the Holy Father helped restore unity in a time of division. Her example, deeply admired by St. Josemaria, reminds us that fidelity to Christ is lived through a sincere love for His Church. Lees meer
Fr. Eric invites us to follow this path, growing in unity, praying for the Pope, and responding with faith and trust in our own time.
Listen and reflect on:
The witness of St. Catherine of Siena
Her influence on St. Josemaría’s love for the Church
Fidelity to the Pope as a sign of love for Christ
Praying for unity in the Church
Living our faith with courage and trust
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When You Say Nothing at All
21 april 2026 · 29 min
In this meditation, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on St. Josemaria’s Easter homily, Christ’s Presence in Christians, emphasizing that every true encounter with Christ leads to mission. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are filled with hope from encountering the Risen Lord which transforms our life and prompts us to share this joy with others. Lees meer
Listen and reflect on:
Encountering Christ in a personal and meaningful way
The desire to share Christ with others
Seeing daily life as a place of apostolate
Bringing others to Christ through friendship
Living with purpose and mission
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Talents For Holiness
14 april 2026 · 31 min
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio invites us to consider how God’s grace and our freedom work together in the pursuit of holiness. Drawing from the parable of the talents, Fr. Peter reminds us that God believes in our capacity to grow. God does not ask for perfection, but for willingness, an openness to begin again, to try, and to trust that grace multiplies what we offer. Lees meer
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Why God asks us to act, not remain passive
The relationship between freedom and responsibility
How hope challenges fear and discouragement
The call to “outdo ourselves” with God’s help
Letting grace transform ordinary efforts
This meditation was originally recorded on October 22, 2025.
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The Heart of Mercy
7 april 2026 · 18 min
In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on the Feast of Divine Mercy, highlighting God’s desire to pour out an abundance of grace on those who turn to him with trust. Drawing from the writings of St. Faustina, we are reminded that no soul should fear to approach Christ, whose mercy is greater than any sin. Lees meer
Msgr. Dolan invites us to receive Christ's mercy and to live it out, becoming instruments of compassion, forgiveness, and understanding in a world that deeply needs it.
Listen and reflect on:
Trusting in the depth of God’s mercy
Approaching Christ with confidence, no matter our past
The grace offered through the Feast of Divine Mercy
Living mercy through our words, actions, and attitudes
Becoming instruments of compassion in daily life
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The Seventh Word: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
31 maart 2026 · 31 min
In this final meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on Jesus’ last words before his death: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” These words reveal the complete trust of the Son in the Father and the fulfillment of Christ’s redemptive mission. Lees meer
This meditation invites us to contemplate the Cross more deeply and to entrust our own struggles, sufferings, and lives to the loving care of God.
PAUSE & REFLECT
Are there any inhibitions I need to let go of to more fully abandon myself to God’s providence? How can I carry this peace of abandonment with me beyond the Lenten season?
As I conclude my Lenten journey, for what specific resolution could I seek the intercession of St. Josemaria so that I can begin again?
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The Sixth Word: “It is finished.”
24 maart 2026 · 22 min
In this sixth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Eric Nicolai reflects on Jesus’ words: “It is finished.” In this final act of obedience, Christ completes the saving work entrusted to him by the Father and reveals the fullness of his love poured out on the Cross. Lees meer
Fr. Nicolai invites us to consider how our own lives are part of this work of redemption and to live each day with purpose, offering our actions and sacrifices to God.
PAUSE & REFLECT
Do I set apart moments of prayer consistently throughout my day to consider the greatness of God’s love for me?
Do I console Our Lord with prayer and penance as an act of reparation for offenses against God?
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The Fifth Word: “I Thirst”
17 maart 2026 · 28 min
In this fifth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Marty Miller reflects on Jesus’ words: “I thirst.” These words, spoken with great effort from the Cross, reveal both the depth of Christ’s suffering and his profound longing for our salvation. Lees meer
Fr. Miller encourages us to reflect on the personal love Christ has for each of us and to respond to his thirst with renewed faith, repentance, and a deeper commitment to follow him.
PAUSE & REFLECT
How can I more regularly strive to see myself and others as God sees us?
Do I seek out Christ, present in the Eucharist, and rely on his grace in my interactions with those around me?
How can I more closely imitate Our Lady’s example of the spirit of service within my family, work, and friendships?
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The Fourth Word: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
10 maart 2026 · 24 min
In this fourth meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Leo Austin reflects on Jesus’ anguished cry from the Cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” With these words, Christ enters fully into the depths of human suffering, revealing both the weight of sin and his unwavering trust in God the Father. Lees meer
Fr. Leo invites us to bring our own moments of darkness and desolation to prayer, asking for the grace to trust God even when he seems distant, and to unite our suffering to Christ’s redemptive love.
PAUSE & REFLECT
Who in my life can I lift up in prayer to free them from the power of darkness and entrust them to the light of Christ?
Where is the Holy Spirit prompting me to move my attention away from myself—my to-do list, my accomplishments, my shortcomings, my sins—and to refocus on God’s will for my life?
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The Third Word: "Woman, behold your son." (...) "Behold, your mother."
3 maart 2026 · 19 min
In this third meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Fr. Donncha Ó hAodha reflects on Jesus’ words from the Cross: “Woman, behold your son.” (…) “Behold your mother.” In this tender exchange, Christ entrusts his Mother to the beloved disciple, and to each of us, revealingthe depth of his love and the gift of Mary’s maternal closeness in our lives. Lees meer
Fr. Ó hAodha invites us this Lent to stand at the foot of the Cross with Our Lady, to receive her confidently as Our Mother, and to learn how to remain close to Jesus in his Passion from her quiet, faithful presence.
PAUSE & REFLECT
What worries and hesitations can I give to Our Lady and entrust them to her intercession?
In what ways do I shield my heart, keeping it closed off from God or from my loved ones who deserve to find my heart open like Our Lady?
What temptations am I battling in my life that I should be seeking out divine help and intercession?
LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL
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The Second Word: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
24 februari 2026 · 32 min
In this second meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Msgr. Martin Schlag reflects on Jesus’ promise to the Good Thief: “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise," which reveals the power and repentance and depth of God's mercy. Lees meer
Msgr. Schlag encourages us to examine our hearts this Lent, ask for the grace of sincere conversion, and place our trust in the saving love of Christ.
PAUSE & REFLECT
What obstacles do I need to remove to more fully allow the work of the Holy Spirit to mold me into the image of Christ?
Do I approach my work with an optimistic Christian outlook?
As I look back on my unique journey with Our Lord, for what moments can I give thanks for when he has made his presence most known to me?
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The First Word: “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do.”
17 februari 2026 · 12 min
In this first meditation of our Lenten series on the Seven Last Words of Christ, Msgr. Fred Dolan reflects on Jesus’ prayer from the Cross: “Father, forgive them; they know not what they do.” These words, spoken amid suffering, awaken us to the reality of sin and the mercy Christ offers to us even in our blindness. Lees meer
This meditation invites us to approach Lent with seriousness and sincerity, asking for the grace of true contrition and a deeper awareness of God’s point of view.
PAUSE & REFLECT
How do I make efforts to seek out and accept the mercy of Our Lord through prayer and the sacrament of Penance?
How can I deepen my appreciation of the redemptive value of my work—today and throughout the Lenten season?
As I begin this season of Lent, what relationships in my life—family, work, or social—requires more effort on my part, particularly to better communicate?
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"An Enduring Influence" | The 20th Anniversary of the St. Josemaria Institute
10 februari 2026 · 32 min
In this meditation marking the 20th anniversary of the St. Josemaría Institute, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the life, spirituality and enduring influence of St. Josemaria Escriva. Fr. Peter explains how St. Josemaria’s vision places the lay faithful at the center of evangelization and reminds us that, "Sanctity is not reserved for a privileged few. All the ways of the earth, every state in life, every profession, every honest task can be divine” (Conversations, no. 26). Lees meer
Listen to reflect on:
The lasting fruit of St. Josemaría’s mission
The universal call to holiness
The mission of the laity in today’s world
Evangelization through friendship and daily life
Confidence in God’s grace at work through ordinary means
The responsibility that comes with receiving a gift
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Repent and Believe in The Gospel
3 februari 2026 · 21 min
In this meditation, Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on Christ’s enduring call to conversion, particularly as we prepare for the penitential season of Lent. Drawing inspiration from the spiritual aspiration of St. Josemaria, “nunc coepi — now I begin,” Fr. Peter reminds us that the Christian life advances through repeated efforts, perseverance in our struggles, and reliance on grace. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
Conversion as an ongoing process, not a one-time event
The role of prayer, penance, and charity in encountering Christ
Why holiness grows through “little conversions”
Beginning again with hope rather than discouragement
Trusting grace more than personal success
This meditation is an excerpt from “Come and See”: A Spiritual Retreat. This 5-part audio retreat invites us during the season of Lent to examine our heart, confront the obstacles that impede our relationship with Christ, and renew our desire for conversion. Access the retreat online at www.stjosemaria.org.
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Formation and Freedom
27 januari 2026 · 30 min
In this meditation, Fr. Leo Austin explores what it means to form and mentor others in the image of Christ. He explains that true formation requires confidence in God’s grace and a willingness to take risks for the sake of growth. By fostering freedom rather than dependence, we help souls mature into responsible disciples capable of generous love and mission. Lees meer
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• How Christ formed his disciples
• Why freedom is necessary for mission
• Trust as an act of faith in God’s work
• Letting go of control for the sake of growth
• Becoming mentors who lead others to GodView Transcript
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The Sanctity of Life
20 januari 2026 · 18 min
In this meditation, Msgr. Fred Dolan invites us to rediscover the sacredness woven into every human life, reminding us that each life is meant to be approached with awe, gratitude, and love. Through Scripture and personal anecdotes, Msgr. Dolan encourages us to see others through the eyes of God as precious and beloved. Lees meer
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• Life as a sacred mystery
• The dignity present in every person
• Reverence as the beginning of love
• Gratitude for the gift of existence
• Responding to life with compassion and careView Transcript
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Learning to See with Hope
13 januari 2026 · 34 min
In this meditation, Fr. Marty Miller helps us examine the subtle ways pessimism can take root in the heart, slowly dulling our confidence in God’s will and our own vocation. Fr. Mary illustrates how hope restores clarity, freedom, and peace, and invites us to continually place our trust in God who works through each unique circumstance. Lees meer
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• The spiritual dangers of pessimism
• How hope reshapes our vision and expectations
• Trusting God’s grace amid uncertainty
• The call to live our vocation with confidence
• Letting Christ illuminate the path forwardView Transcript
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Charity: Being Known By Your Love (Rebroadcast)
6 januari 2026 · 26 min
In our meditation of the week: Fr. Peter Armenio reflects on the greatest gift that we have from God-- the supernatural virtue of charity. Lees meer
Many of the Mass readings during Christmas, Epiphany and the following days, remind us that God really wants us to think about charity. We are especially reminded of Jesus's desire that we, his disciples, should be known by the love we have for one another.
Fr. Peter explains that through our baptism, all of us have charity, together with faith and hope, written in our supernatural genetic code or DNA. God gives us what it takes to love with the heart of Christ.
As his disciples, no matter what the culture is like, we know that charity is more powerful than resentment, hatred, and coldness. The light of charity always dissipates darkness, just as life overcomes death and grace overcomes sin.
So, as we listen to this meditation, Fr. Peter guides us to pray and ask ourselves: When I'm with my family, my friends and my colleagues, how do they detect that I'm a disciple of the Lord? What are the characteristics of my charity?
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To The Heights: The Path to Sainthood
30 december 2025 · 29 min
In this meditation, Fr. Leo Austin invites us to rediscover the transformative power of a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Drawing upon the life of St. Pier Giorgio Frassati and the gospel story of the paralyzed man, Fr. Leo reflects on how faith, joy, and mission naturally flow from meeting Christ. This meditation challenges us to move beyond fear and place our heart fully on the path God sets before us. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
The power of encountering Christ through prayer
How faith often acts through friendship and shared courage
Cultivating joy and mission in everyday life
Pier Giorgio Frassati’s call to live “verso l’alto”—toward the heights
Allowing God to transform the world through you
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Journey to the Manger | The Nativity
23 december 2025 · 27 min
In this meditation, Fr. Eric Nicolai draws us into the mystery of the Nativity as a moment of profound light shining in darkness. From the difficult journey to Bethlehem to the silence of the manger, we see how God enters the world without spectacle, yet with infinite love. Through Scripture and sharing the witness of the saints, Fr. Eric helps us examine whether our own hearts have become a place truly fit for a King. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
The mystery of Christ choosing poverty and humility at his birth
Mary and Joseph’s quiet faith amid hardship and rejection
What it means to “make room” for Christ in our interior life
The Nativity as a call to conversion and simplicity of heart
How Advent prepares us to welcome Christ more fully at Christmas
Welcoming Christ more intentionally this Christmas season.
Download our free Advent devotional, Journey to the Manger, for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection to accompany our Advent podcast series.
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Journey to the Manger with the Magi | The Fourth Week of Advent
16 december 2025 · 27 min
In the fourth meditation of our Advent series, Fr. Eric Nicolai invites us to accompany the Magi on their long, hope-filled journey to Bethlehem. Attentive to the mysterious star and guided through moments of clarity and darkness, the wise men reveal what it means to seek Christ with perseverance, humility, and faith. Through art, Sacred Scripture, and the Magi’s lived experience, Fr. Eric shares how God guides each of us—sometimes through brilliance, sometimes through obscurity—toward the manger. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• How to follow God’s light even when it seems distant or obscured.
• What the Magi teach us about discernment, perseverance, and trust.
• How darkness, confusion, and uncertainty can still draw us closer to God.
• The unity of shepherds and the Magi before the Child in the manger.
• How the Magi teach us to forgive, to trust, and to keep moving toward God.Download our free Advent devotional, Journey to the Manger, for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection to accompany our Advent podcast series.
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Journey to the Manger with the Shepherds | The Third Week of Advent
9 december 2025 · 25 min
In this third meditation of our Advent series, Fr. Eric Nicolai invites us to contemplate the shepherds, who were the first to receive the news of Christ’s birth. Though they appear to be secondary figures in the Nativity story, their recognition of the Child wrapped in swaddling clothes becomes a powerful revelation: the newborn Jesus is the true Lamb of God, the light shining in the darkness, and God-with-us.
As we follow their humble faith and joyful haste toward the manger, we ask for hearts ready to recognize Christ’s presence with the same simplicity and awe. Lees meerListen now to reflect on:
• The shepherds’ unique role in caring for sacrificial lambs, and how this prepared them to recognize Jesus.
• The symbolism of the swaddling clothes and what they revealed about Christ’s mission.
• The contrast between earthly poverty and the glory of God’s revelation.
• Why the shepherds became the first evangelizers after encountering the Child.
• How their humility, attentiveness, and readiness to adore can shape our Advent prayer.Download our free Advent devotional, Journey to the Manger, for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection to accompany our Advent podcast series.
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Journey to the Manger with Joseph | The Second Week of Advent
2 december 2025 · 25 min
In this second meditation of our Advent series, Fr. Eric Nicolai invites us to contemplate St. Joseph, the “strong and silent” figure whose hidden fidelity protected the Savior of the world. Drawing on the Gospels, the devotion of the Church, and the reflections of Pope Francis, he shows how Joseph’s fatherly heart reveals a model of decisive action, humble service, and spiritual readiness. Joseph’s four angelic dreams and his immediate response to each one inspire us to reject procrastination, embrace our mission, and move with trust toward the manger. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
• Joseph’s role as protector of Mary and Jesus
• Why he is a model of courage, responsibility, and reliability
• The meaning of his four dreams and his instant obedience
• How Joseph teaches us to find our mission in the ordinary
• What it means to serve God quietly and faithfully during AdventDownload our free Advent devotional, Journey to the Manger, for guided prayer with the writings of St. Josemaria and questions for deeper reflection to accompany our Advent podcast series.
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Journey to the Manger with Mary | The First Week of Advent
28 november 2025 · 20 min
In this first meditation of our Advent series, Fr. Eric Nicolai invites us to contemplate Mary, the Blessed Mother, who shows us how to awaken from spiritual lethargy and guides us as we prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ. Through the mystery of the Annunciation and her total dedication to God, Mary becomes the one who helps us protect, nourish, and welcome the life of Jesus within us. Lees meer
Listen now to reflect on:
The meaning of Advent as a time of awakening and preparation
Mary’s total dedication to God from her youth
The Annunciation as the beginning of our redemption
The power of Marian devotion and sacred images
Practical ways to let Mary accompany us through Advent
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